From the Front Row to the Front Page: Iconic Photographs by Jim Cummins

Talk Highlights:

• Gain insights from behind the lens as Jim Cummins shares photographic highlights from his decades-long career
• See concert portraits of rock n' roll icons like Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, and more
• Revisit headline-making moments in NYC history captured on film for major newspapers
• Find out how Cummins captured some of the most unforgettable plays in sports history

About Jim Cummins:

Jim Cummins (born 1944 in Harlem) is an American Photographer known for his work in music. His work appeared on over 1000 album covers! Cummins' journalism portfolio includes work for Newsday, The New York Times, Life, Rolling Stone, Black Enterprise, and Newsweek, where he earned a National Magazine Award for design. He was also a Photographer for the National Basketball Association. Cummins attended four art schools: New York City's High School of Music & Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the School of Visual Arts, and the Art Students League. He served from 1961 through 1965 in the United States Marine Corps as a Combat Illustrator before beginning his photographic career in music, sports, and photojournalism in 1965.

In this live virtual talk, Cummins will share highlights from his long and varied career, offering behind-the-scenes insights on the moments he captured!